Russian ballistic strike on Odesa claims 4 lives, including 16-year-old girl
Source: Oleh Kiper/Telegram
In the early hours of October 11, 2024, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region, resulting in multiple casualties. Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper said that the devastating attack killed four people, including a 16-year-old girl, while several others were left injured.
The missile reportedly hit a two-story house in Odesa district. The building collapsed, trapping people under the rubble. Rescue teams rescued four people from the debris and found the bodies of three more persons: a 43-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man, and a 16-year-old girl. A fourth woman later succumbed to her injuries in the hospital.
Ten people sustained various injuries, with nine requiring hospitalization. Four of the injured are now in critical condition. Emergency responders also provided psychological support to 10 individuals affected by the strike.
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